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Legal issues concerning family can be emotionally charged and complex. These situations are especially difficult if handled without legal counsel. If you are currently involved in a family law case or are considering opening one, a West Chester family lawyer can help you. You don’t have to work the case alone.
Hoberg Law has spent years assisting the people of West Chester and the Cincinnati Metro area in their family law matters. Founding attorney Scott Hoberg cares about listening to every client’s story and using his experience and legal knowledge to help with their family law case. Scott cares about the community, serving as co-chair of the Cincinnati Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Membership Committee and legal counsel for the Rotary Club of Cincinnati.
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Family law cases encompass a wide range of issues. In 2023, over 90,000 family law cases were filed statewide. The following are some of the case types that we handle and the services we provide:
Divorce is one of the most common types of family law cases. Ohio matches the national divorce rate of 2.4 per 1000 residents, resulting in thousands of separations every year. When considering separation in Ohio, the two aspects to think about are whether there is fault and if the case is contested.
An uncontested, no-fault separation can go through dissolution, rather than divorce. This is a faster, cheaper process that requires both spouses to agree on key aspects of the separation, such as child custody and property division. If dissolution is not an option or further negotiations are required, standard divorce laws take effect.
Fault-based divorce can affect aspects of the final agreement. Fault must be proven in court through evidence and must be a cause that is mentioned under Ohio Revised Code 3105.01. Examples include abuse, addiction, and adultery. No matter the circumstances of your separation, we can advocate for your interests and get the result you deserve.
Establishing child custody is one of the trickiest elements of many separations and co-parenting relationships. Deciding who will be the residential parent can require extensive negotiations, with visitation and other custodial issues often arising after the initial agreement. Our legal team can find a solution that works for you, your co-parent, and the children.
Property division disputes are a common issue in divorces where there are no children or custody is well established. Ohio is an equitable division divorce state, meaning that marital property is divided based on what is fair, rather than what is equal. In some fault-based divorces, the wronged party may receive a greater percentage to make up for the reasons for the separation. We can fight to make what is deemed equitable align with your needs.
Marital agreements can be important documents to secure your finances, and we can help you draft these documents. Pre-nuptial agreements can be used to address concerns you or your partner has before marriage, making any potential property division and debt issues easier to handle later on. Post-nuptial agreements may serve as a useful foundation for good terms with a former spouse moving forward.
Domestic violence remains a prevalent problem across the country. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men experience some form of domestic violence. Our team can aid you in filing restraining orders or other legal actions that can provide safety. If you are in immediate danger, the Ohio Domestic Violence Network has a variety of 24/7 resources.
Balancing the emotional, personal, and professional problems that may arise in a family law case can be challenging enough without also managing the legal side on your own. Hire a family lawyer who can aid you with the process. Our family lawyer in West Chester can be by your side, from initial filing to final negotiations. You don’t have to walk into the Butler County Courthouse in Hamilton alone.
How much a family lawyer costs in West Chester depends on the case you want representation for, its complexity, and the work hours needed. A simple pre-nuptial agreement is, in general, cheaper than a high-value, contested divorce. Another consideration is the payment model, with some legal counsel charging an upfront retainer, an hourly rate, or a flat fee.
Speak with our family attorney about the specifics of your case to get an estimation for how much your final cost may be.
Typically, each party will pay for their own legal fees in a family law case in Ohio. This includes legal representation and court expenses. One party may be ordered to pay for the other if there is a large financial disparity, one party cannot pay for themselves, or as punishment for misconduct in the case.
The length of your family law case depends on what type of case you have and how complex it is. Pre-nuptial agreements or marriage dissolutions can often be processed more quickly than other cases. Contested, fault-based divorces involving significant assets may take a long time. The timeline for a family law case, even if seemingly identical to another, differs on a case-by-case basis.
Getting full custody of your child in Ohio requires providing strong evidence that granting you sole custody is in the best interest of the child. A strong sole custody case involves the other parent displaying clear signs of abuse or instability that make them unsafe to be around your child. You can discuss legal strategies with a family law attorney to see what is possible.
Hoberg Law understands how difficult a family law case can be. Contact us today for a free consultation where we can learn your story and discuss options for your family law case. You may also visit our West Chester office—located at the intersection of Tylersville Road and Cincinnati Dayton Road.
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